5th wheel hitch
I know it's been talked about a lot, but I'm looking for a new 5th wheel hitch. I currently have a reece 15k slider hitch. I've had this hitch for able 8 years, my dad had it before me for maybe ano...
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The Patriot is the obvious choice! It is top quality, at a reasonable price. It is very user friendly, quiet, positive latching jaws, locking handle. No question about being properly hooked.
It seems your concern is towing a bit nose high, causing the rear to drag on driveway. Depending how much bed rail clearance, you may have to raise the trailer a bit. Is your pin box on trailer set up all the way?
You are correct the GM has a little longer distance from rear axle center, to cab, than your Ford. The Patriot has lots of adjustment ahead/back, and would have worked well in your Ford too.
Jerry
It seems your concern is towing a bit nose high, causing the rear to drag on driveway. Depending how much bed rail clearance, you may have to raise the trailer a bit. Is your pin box on trailer set up all the way?
You are correct the GM has a little longer distance from rear axle center, to cab, than your Ford. The Patriot has lots of adjustment ahead/back, and would have worked well in your Ford too.
Jerry
